History Flashcards
1
Q
Until recently, what was the reference point for Greek wine?
A
Retsina
2
Q
How did the ancient Greeks influence wine and viticulture?
A
They spread the vine geographically & democratized the consumption of wine.
3
Q
When did the Greek appellation system come into use?
A
1981
4
Q
Why did the new era of Greek wine begin?
A
When a handful of agronomists and oenologists returned from formal training in France in the 1980s.
5
Q
The wines of Nemea are often called what?
A
The blood of Hercules
